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#RI-6a0e941b·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 2 years after starting nursing school

Pursue nursing as a stepping stone to become a therapist

I'm torn between pursuing nursing for psych and the potential debt and lower pay

What I wish I knew
"More about the self-employment aspects of being a therapist"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research thoroughly and consider the long-term benefits"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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